SM-3 IIA Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls

Date Posted:

2026-05-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Standard Missile Business Office has an immediate Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst opportunity to provide support for SM-3 BLK IIA program efforts.  SM-3 BLK IIA is part of the Shipboard Missiles SSBU with yearly sales of approximately $420M per year with a secure and stable long-term business forecast.  Responsibilities include management of both EVMS and LOE contracts, analysis of program performance, utilization of PRISM tools, establishing initial baseline for new awards, monthly forecasting, including tracking variances, interfacing with Cost Account Managers, support of Government audits and ensuring compliance with EAC policies. This program offers a unique opportunity to connect and collaborate with the Customer on a continuing basis.

What You Will Do

• You will be an excellent communicator with a desire to learn and be challenged, the ability to work on a range of tasks, and the ability to interact with a variety of management levels and customer counterparts. 
• In addition, professional and effective communication skills are required due to the frequent interaction with program, product line and functional leadership. 
• You will provide an opportunity to enhance skills in PRISM, estimates at completion, variance analysis, and other metrics and tools used in support of production.

What You Will Learn

• Working in a matrixed organization with various functions and stakeholders on a high-visibility contract with an aggressive ramped-up production schedule
• Earned Value Management applications for production contracts (PRISM EV)
• Processing and tracking company funding and appropriation requests
• Quarterly Estimates-At-Complete in a FFP (Firm-Fixed-Price) environment

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related topic or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience interfacing and conducting business with various functional disciplines (Contracts, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain) in program development and execution.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Experience with SAP Business Systems (APEX, PRISM, BW) or similar tools.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working independently and with higher levels of management.
• Ability to effectively work in a challenging and fast paced environment.
• Experience preparing contractual IPMR requirements for contractual EVMS programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, leadership and customer.
• Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience training finance team members in tools and processes.
• Understanding of AOP and Long-Range Planning, program forecasting and metrics.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance is not available.

Learn more & apply now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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